Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPower Integrations Inc (POWI)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
POWI
Power Integrations Inc
$40.26
+3.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1654% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $449.37M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 5.6%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
POWI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$285.80
Current Price
$118.84
$166.96 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for POWI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 750.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : POWI
The strongest argument for POWI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : POWI
The primary concerns for POWI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 111.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while POWI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
POWI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (882M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fortinet Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It develops and sells cybersecurity solutions, including but not limited to physical products such as firewalls, plus software and services such as anti-virus protection, intrusion prevention systems and endpoint security components.
Power Integrations Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Power Integrations, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets mixed signal and analog integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components and circuits used in high voltage power conversion worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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